MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY salaries
Median $108,900 across 16 filings for IT roles, Jul 2023 to Jun 2026.
Calculate take-home pay on the calculator pageMedian
$108,900
Middle 50%
$89,900–$127,100
Filings
16
- Median is 15% below the median for all IT roles ($128,000).
- Most filings are wage Level III (6%).
- Software Developers has the most filings (9), with a median of $116,700.
Based on 16 filings. Small samples can differ from actual pay ranges.
Salaries by role
| Role | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | 9 | $116,700 |
| Data Scientists | 4 | $88,300 |
| Database Architects | 2 | $108,200 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 1 | $116,800 |
Top metros
| Metro | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | 15 | $107,900 |
Level III 6%
Not stated 94%
Take-home pay
| Gross | $108,900 |
| Federal income tax | $15,100 |
| Social Security | $6,800 |
| Medicare | $1,600 |
| State income tax | $4,400 |
| Health insurance (employee share) | $1,400 |
| Take-home per year | $79,600 |
| Take-home per month | $6,600 |
Tax year 2026, single filer.
Local taxes, 401(k), and filing status other than single are not included.
Tax rates checked against IRS, Tax Foundation, and other original sources on Oct 28, 2026.
This is an estimate. Actual taxes depend on your situation. Consult a tax professional before filing.
LCA filings are not hires.
Filed wages are offered base pay, not total compensation.
We did not independently verify the source files. Deduplication and filtering can cause differences from the original data.